Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Jamey Jasta of HatebreedHatebreed's lead singer/lyricist talks about the band's most important songs, including the "career-changer" he wrote on acoustic guitar. Julian LennonJulian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career. Nina Persson of The CardigansNina is the lead singer/lyricist for The Cardigans, whose hits include "Lovefool," and "Erase/Rewind." She sees no reason to write about happiness, which is why we hear the heartbreak. Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back. Dave ClarkPart of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five were an Ed Sullivan favorite - the host even bought out a UK show to keep them in America. Shawn Smith of BradOne of the great side projects in rock, the band Brad features Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Their frontman explains how they operate. Joey Burns of CalexicoCalexico's songs have been on two Space Shuttle missions and an episode of Breaking Bad. Mitts of MadballTales from the hardcore scene, including a new trend in crowd surfing.
Jamey Jasta of HatebreedHatebreed's lead singer/lyricist talks about the band's most important songs, including the "career-changer" he wrote on acoustic guitar. 
Julian LennonJulian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career. 
Nina Persson of The CardigansNina is the lead singer/lyricist for The Cardigans, whose hits include "Lovefool," and "Erase/Rewind." She sees no reason to write about happiness, which is why we hear the heartbreak. 
Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back. 
Dave ClarkPart of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five were an Ed Sullivan favorite - the host even bought out a UK show to keep them in America. 
Shawn Smith of BradOne of the great side projects in rock, the band Brad features Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Their frontman explains how they operate. 
Joey Burns of CalexicoCalexico's songs have been on two Space Shuttle missions and an episode of Breaking Bad.
Dez Fafara of DevilDriver and Coal ChamberThe revered metal frontman talks about how entomology and ADD inform his lyrics. 
Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet SprocketThe "All I Want" singer went through a long depression, playing some shows when he didn't want to be alive. 